[Mgs] ZDDP

[Eugene Balinski]

Hi Max,

VR-1 is a conventional oil.  

There is a road version and a track-only version.  

I believe that they call it racing oil because of added
anti-foam and ZDDP.  Only a guess though....

Safety Fast,

     Gene 

80 B

On Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:03:42 -0800
 Max Heim <mvheim at sonic.net> wrote:
> Well, that looks fine. But what's the "racing" version,
> then? Does the label
> read "VR-1 Racing Racing Oil"? Weird marketing...
> 
> I'm not sure that everyone is talking about the same
> stuff here, though.
> VR-1 is synthetic, right? But Valvoline also sells a dino
> racing oil.
> 
> 
> --
> 
> Max Heim
> '66 MGB GHN3L76149
> If you're near Menlo Park, CA,
> it's the primer red one with chrome wires
> 
> 
> 
> on 1/11/13 12:01 PM, Eugene Balinski at eugeneb at nni.com
> wrote:
> 
> >
> >
> > IMHO  Valvoline VR-1 is suitable for the street IF you
> > purchase the street version.  It has all of the
> additivives
> > for the various SAE ratings.  Per the web site,
> >
> > "Valvoline VR-1 Racing Motor Oil is a family of
> race-proven
> > lubricants formulated to provide high load carrying
> > characteristics, minimum foaming and maximum resistance
> to
> > thermal degradation. Exclusive chemistry reduces
> internal
> > friction and enhances power output under extreme
> service
> > conditions. Valvoline VR-1 Racing Motor Oil is
> recommended
> > for engines burning gasoline and full or partial
> alcohol
> > fuels in track and street service. Valvoline VR-1
> Racing
> > Motor Oil is for use in any car, light truck, van, or
> SUV
> > where API 3SN2 is recommended(see proper viscosity
> grade
> > below)."
> >
> >
> > API SN/SM/SL-               20W-50
> > API SH *             10W-30 20W-50
> > API CD/CF            10W-30 20W-50
> >
> > http://www.valvoline.com/pdf/vr1_racing.pdf
> >
> >
> > Please point out if I am missing something...
> >
> > Gene
> > 80 B
> >
> >
> >
> > On Fri, 11 Jan 2013 10:01:21 -0800
> >  Max Heim <mvheim at sonic.net> wrote:
> >> If you ignore the stipulation that racing oil is not
> >> suitable for street
> >> use...
> >>
> >> The Mobil1 15w-50 is a street oil. This weight would
> be
> >> more suitable for
> >> winter use, too.
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >>
> >> Max Heim
> >> '66 MGB GHN3L76149
> >> If you're near Menlo Park, CA,
> >> it's the primer red one with chrome wires
> >>
> >>
> >> on 1/11/13 6:22 AM, Councill, David at
> >> dcouncill at msubillings.edu wrote:
> >>
> >>> The ZDDP conversations on this list have probably
> >> exceeded other illustrious
> >>> topics such as towing with driveline attached or not
> or
> >> even pros/cons on
> >>> weber carbs. The primary solution is the one Jack
> >> mentions - using Valvoline
> >>> VR1 racing oil. The problem, at least for me, is that
> >> 20W50 is not practical
> >>> for this time of year as I switch to 10W40 in the
> >> winter due to cold weather.
> >>> And it looks like it is only available as 20W50.
> >> Currently it is 10 F outside.
> >>> Yes, I drive my "fair weather" daily driver 64B when
> it
> >> is this cold out if it
> >>> is dry weather. Single digit or below zero temps or
> >> snow will keep the B
> >>> parked while I use my Land Rover - like today as we
> >> have about 3" of fresh
> >>> snow in an ongoing storm with 6-10" predicted by
> >> tomorrow.
> >>>
> >>> David Councill
> >>>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: mgs-bounces at autox.team.net
> >> [mailto:mgs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf
> >>> Of Jack Feldman
> >>> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2013 6:40 AM
> >>> To: mgs at autox.team.net
> >>> Subject: [Mgs] ZDDP
> >>>
> >>> I'm surprised that no one has mentioned that
> Valvolene
> >> racing oil contains
> >>> ZDDP.  It comes in 20W50, just right for our cars.
> >>>
> >>> They used to advertise it in large letters on the
> front
> >> label, but it now it
> >>> is a fine print notice on the back. You either have
> to
> >> have a sharp
> >>> salesperson, or spend time reading the fine print.
> >>>
> >>> Jack, who won't leave home without it.
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